Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine: Military Spending Comparison
In 2026, Saudi Arabia spent $85.5 billion on its military (6.3% of GDP), while Ukraine spent $81.4 billion (31.1% of GDP).
Data updated:
Saudi Arabia
Military Expenditure (2026)
$85.5 billion
Percent of GDP
6.3%
Rank
#7
Ranked #7 of 153 countries worldwide
Ukraine
Military Expenditure (2026)
$81.4 billion
Percent of GDP
31.1%
Rank
#8
Ranked #8 of 153 countries worldwide
Historical Data
| Year | Saudi Arabia — USD (millions) | Saudi Arabia — Percent of GDP | Ukraine — USD (millions) | Ukraine — Percent of GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027(estimate) | $89,618M | 6.20% | $85,311M | 28.00% |
| 2026(estimate) | $85,544M | 6.30% | $81,434M | 31.10% |
| 2025 | $81,471M | 6.48% | $77,556M | 39.56% |
| 2024 | $80,331M | 6.41% | $64,768M | 33.96% |
| 2023 | $79,078M | 6.38% | $63,345M | 36.03% |
| 2022 | $73,795M | 5.72% | $40,213M | 25.64% |
| 2021 | $67,384M | 6.43% | $6,717M | 3.43% |
| 2020 | $70,946M | 8.41% | $7,257M | 4.40% |
| 2019 | $74,253M | 7.35% | $6,539M | 4.07% |
| 2018 | $83,749M | 8.42% | $5,644M | 3.64% |
| 2017 | $80,970M | 9.50% | $4,678M | 3.24% |
| 2016 | $72,621M | 9.24% | $4,845M | 3.67% |
| 2015 | $101,481M | 12.57% | $4,826M | 3.85% |
| 2014 | $95,153M | 10.26% | $4,416M | 2.97% |
| 2013 | $80,732M | 8.71% | $3,685M | 2.39% |
| 2012 | $70,447M | 7.51% | $3,466M | 2.35% |
| 2011 | $62,247M | 7.13% | $3,096M | 2.26% |
| 2010 | $61,413M | 8.57% | $3,369M | 2.74% |
| 2009 | $59,005M | 9.62% | $3,349M | 2.84% |
| 2008 | $57,417M | 7.35% | $3,656M | 2.67% |
| 2007 | $58,500M | 8.53% | $3,737M | 2.87% |
| 2006 | $50,787M | 7.85% | $3,075M | 2.77% |
| 2005 | $44,584M | 7.73% | $2,741M | 2.79% |
| 2004 | $36,919M | 8.08% | $2,263M | 2.51% |
| 2003 | $33,271M | 8.69% | $2,097M | 2.75% |
| 2002 | $33,036M | 9.76% | $1,815M | 2.68% |
| 2001 | $37,637M | 11.42% | $1,706M | 2.77% |
| 2000 | $35,335M | 10.53% | $2,020M | 3.51% |
| 1999 | $32,060M | 11.38% | $1,629M | 2.88% |
| 1998 | $36,021M | 14.31% | $1,769M | 3.24% |